VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Aero Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 71356

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelAero Comp
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID71356
Original MSRP$1,499.00
ColorsYellow/blue
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight20.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper Velo
ForkKhs
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra SS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsExus EM1 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-365
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Squadra HDP, chromoly rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-269, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsSun Rims Venus, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesSplined alloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Panaracer Category-1 Pro
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube543 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center392 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.